From Paper to Pixels: Digital Transition of a Patient Decision Aid-A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To convert a generic paper-based patient decision aid (PtDA) into digital format and assess its usability through α and β testing, recognizing the growing role of digital health technologies in empowering patients in shared decision-making.

Patients and methods

After a systematic PtDA development process in the period 2020-2022, the conversion process included scoping, prototyping, design, and testing phases. An α test evaluated internal usability, whereas 2 β tests explored the feasibility for breast and colorectal cancer patients preconsultation and postconsultation on adjuvant therapy using the preparation for decision-making scale.

Results

Seven PtDA experts gave positive feedback on the quality of the digital PtDA in the α test. The 6 patients who parti

SUBMITTER: Knudsen BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11975810 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature